Hey folks, I've been using the Foxtale Golden Hour sunscreen for the past one year and it's about to finish, so I'm thinking of trying something new. My skin type is dry, no acne or pimples, but my face looks a bit dull. I'm pretty fair, yet my face is about two shades darker, so I want a brightening, glowy, non-greasy sunscreen that leaves a dewy finish. My budget is not much‑ around Rs400 max. I was considering Sunscoop (125ml) or the Conscious Chemist one, and I've also heard the Plum sunscreen is good. Kindly help me choose. I've attached some sunscreen photos that I've shortlisted.
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Blynds – emugel
None of those give proper protection. I'm not sure about Sunscoop. Go for Reequil, UV Doux, Blynds, La Shield or Acne UV if you want real protection.
Me, I'll protect you from the sun
Out of all these, I've found the Conscious Chemist (ceramide, yellow) to be fairly reliable, but only for indoor use on a sunny day or short outdoor trips. I'm saying this because I don't tan, have light skin, rosacea and burn easily, so it needs frequent re‑application.
I agree with the others who suggest pharma brands – they undergo proper testing. A pharma SPF 30‑40 feels more dependable than a random SPF 50. Brands like Tequila and UV Doux are often recommended. La Shield SPF 40 works well if you don't mind a silicone finish. Some mineral options such as Photon are decent (though I haven't tried it). Minimalist is more reliable than the ones you listed and comes in 100 ml. Blynds SPF 40 also has great reviews at a reasonable price.